Happy Birthday Cassandra Personalized Card
– Happy birthday to you Cassandra! I wish you a very special day, sending this Happy Birthday Cassandra personalized card to you. Dear Cassandra, I wish a bright and beautiful day to you on your special day. This named card was specially designed for Cassandra’s birthday.
Cassandra Given Name Meaning & History
GENDER: Feminine; USAGE: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Greek Mythology (Latinized). OTHER SCRIPTS: Κασσανδρα (Ancient Greek). PRONOUNCED: ka-SAN-dra (English), kə-SAHN-drə (English), kas-SAN-dra (Italian), ka-SAN-dra (German). Cassandra is an English variant of the Greek name Kassandra, whose meaning is uncertain. It may be comprised of the Greek elements “kekasmai” (to shine) and “aner” (man). Cassandra was used frequently during the Medieval Ages, due to the popularity at the time of stories about the Trojan War and Greek Mythology. It then fell out of favor before becoming popular again in the mid-20th century. In the novel “I Capture the Castle” by Dodie Smith, the main character is named Cassandra Mortmain. — Cassandra originated from Greek mythology. The name probably comes from the Greek words “kekasmai” and “aner” which together mean ‘shining upon men.’ The name is also associated with ‘she who fills men with love.’ In the Greek legend, Cassandra was the mortal daughter and Trojan princess of King Priam, ruler of the ancient city-state of Troy (circa 1300 B.C.). — Cassandra originates in Greek language and means “shine upon mankind”. In Greek mythology, Cassandra, King Priam’s daughter, was a prophet. Apollo cast a curse on her so that nobody would ever believe her prophecies. Eventually, the gift of prediction resulted in endless frustration. Cassandra has been an inspiration for many artists and authors. In the U.S. the name became popular in the 20th century. Famous Cassandras: Cassandra Cossitt – author, Cassandra Kind – author, Cassandra Lynn – model, Cassandra Peterson – actress.
